Iowa Central (23-8 overall) will face seventh-ranked Kirkwood (28-4) here on Saturday afternoon for a berth in the national tournament. The Eagles defeated Southeastern, 63-45.

Tip is set for 3 p.m.

"I couldn't be more proud of this team," said ICCC head coach Craig Carlson. "They really handed it to us twice this year, so to come over here and beat them right now, when it matters the most, I am just so proud.

"These girls are sitting on 23 wins and are battle-tested. They have shown so much grit this year, and we have one more to go."

"Oja made a free throw late, and DMACC had to go the length of the court and couldn't get off a shot (at the end)," Carlson said. "I just can't say enough about these girls; how hard they have fought and how much heart they have shown."

DMACC's Carlee Schumacher, who was named the player of the year in the ICCAC, scored 13 points. The Bears bow out at 24-8 overall.

Iowa Central lost 74-50 and 72-69 against Kirkwood earlier this year.

"We need to shoot the three and work hard for rebounds (vs. Kirkwood)," Carlson said. "Doyle was huge for us (Friday), hitting four three-pointers, and we are going to need more of that (today)."